1) A quality circle is a group of employees that identifies, analyzes, and provides solutions to work-related problems. 2) The document describes the steps taken by a quality circle to improve safety and cleanliness in a garment construction laboratory. They identified issues through fishbone diagrams and meetings. 3) Their plan of action included safety trainings, organizing the space and equipment, adding signage and first aid kits, and promoting cleanliness practices. They implemented changes like proper storage of tools and materials and ensured a clean, well-organized work environment.

1. BY:
ANGEL SHARMA
ASHMITA JAIN
MANSI JAIN
RIDDHI MALVIYA
QUALITY CIRCLE FOR GARMENT
CONSTRUCTION LABORATORY
LEAN MANUFACTURING
MENTORED BY:
MR. YUVRAJ GARG
ASST PROFESSOR

2. WHAT IS A QUALITY
CIRCLE?

3. STEP 1

4. DOCUMENTING THE CAUSES IN THE
FORM OF FISH BONE DIAGRAMS

5. DOCUMENTING THE CAUSES IN THE
FORM OF FISH BONE DIAGRAMS

6. ROOT CAUSES

7. STEP 2: MEETING#2

8. PLAN OF ACTION
• One to one interaction with students to
create general awareness.
• Posters put up in the GC lab.
• Scheduling training module in zero hour
• Making the faculty in-charge aware of the
problems faced by students and suggest
ways to combat the same.
• Implementing a suggestion book and making
students aware about it.
• Students can give their own ideas to better
the lab.

9. PLAN OF ACTION
• Attach needle guard to the machine
• To prevent injuries
• Allocating proper space for screwdrivers.
• Attaching thread cutters to each machine
• Scissor box containing 5 scissors for the whole
batch.
• 5 stitch openers common for the class .
• Introducing fine for littering.
• Recording and displaying the name of the student
with the cleanest GC machine
• An award at the end of the semester for the same
so that students will be urge to clean their own
machines

10. PLAN OF ACTION
• Making the authorities aware of the lack of
dustbins and the lack of proper placement.
• Request the authorities to introduce new
dustbins and make sure to place properly and
empty regularly the available dustbins.
• Cleanliness team should be made , containing
cleanliness in charge from each class.
• Introducing a first aid kit giving proper training to
at least 3 students on how to use .

11. TRAINING SESSION FOR
GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
A training
session
promoting
safety

12. • Handle seam rippers with care. Never rip a seam
towards your body. Always rip in the opposite direction.
And make sure your hands don’t get in the way.
SEAM RIPPERS :

13. • If you drop a pin or needle, pick it up immediately.
NEEDLES :
• It may roll
under
something
and pinch
someone,
causing
needle stick
injuries

14. • Don’t store things like pins, needles, scissors, seam rippers or rotary
cutters loose. It’s best to place these items securely in some kind of
holder or container.
STORING SHARP THINGS :

15. • Clean your machine before using.
• Use dustbins to dispose of your waste
• Cover your machines before leaving.
CLEANLINESS

16. • Sit all the way back in the chair with your back against the chair back.
• Do not sit on the edge of the seat.
• Sitting improperly may cause health problems like – poor leg circulation to upper back
, neck and hand pain.
SITTING

17. THE WRONG WAY THE RIGHT WAY
TRAINING VIDEOS

18. STEP 2: MEETING#3

20. HAPHAZARD
MATERIAL TABLES
PROPERLY ALIGNED
MATERIAL TABLES

21. HAPHAZARD
MACHINE AND CHAIR
PLACEMENT
PROPERLY ALIGNED
MACHINES AND CHAIRS

22. AWARENESS POSTERS

23. AWARENESS POSTERS

24. IRONING TABLE

25. PROPER MARKING OF IRONING TABLE

26. CLEANING DRIVE

27. CONCEPT OF RED FLAGS TO MARK
OUT-OF-ORDER MACHINES

28. SPECIAL USER GUIDE FOR
OVERLOCK MACHINE

29. MARKING THE AISLE
SPACES

30. “A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE”

31. “A PLACE FOR EVERYTHING AND
EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE”

32. INSTALLATION OF A FIRST
AID KID

33. INTRODUCING FACE MASKS: FOR
OVERLOCK MACHINE USERS

34. FINAL LOOKS OF THE GC
LAB

35. FINAL LOOKS OF THE GC
LAB